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About the vacancy
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Vacancy ID:
3594
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Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council
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Number of vacancies:
1
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Contract type:
Permanent Part Time
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Location:
Llanelli
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Grade:
Grade D +8%
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Salary:
£27,630 - £28,515
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If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
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Hourly Rate :
£14.32 - £14.78
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Contract Hours
22
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Come and join our team
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and motivated Specialist Support Worker to join our friendly and well-established respite service.
This is a truly rewarding opportunity where you will support individuals to live fulfilling and meaningful lives, promoting independence, dignity, and overall wellbeing during their stay with us. You’ll be part of a service that prides itself on creating a safe, stable, and family-like environment, where both the people we support and our staff feel valued.
Our commitment to high-quality care is officially recognised, with an ‘Excellent’ rating from Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) - something we are incredibly proud of.
As part of your role, you will provide personal care with dignity and respect, supporting individuals with daily living activities such as washing, dressing, and personal hygiene, always following person-centred care plans and individual preferences.
We are now looking for people who share our values and passion to join our supportive, close-knit team and help us continue delivering exceptional care.
About Our Service
We provide a warm and welcoming respite environment where individuals are supported around the clock by a highly experienced team.
What makes us special:
- A homely, supportive setting offering 24-hour care
- A stable and experienced team, with many staff members here since 2006
- A strong focus on person-centred care, tailored to each individual
- Supporting daily living, including personal care, meals, and mobility
- High standards of record-keeping in line with CIW regulations
- Creating a safe, engaging, and positive experience for every stay
Working Pattern
This role operates on a planned base rota, but as we are a respite service, flexibility is key. Our staffing levels and shift patterns naturally change depending on the bookings and needs of the individuals we support.
For this reason, you’ll need to be adaptable and willing to work as part of a responsive team to ensure the highest standard of care is always delivered.
We are committed to supporting our staff with clear communication and forward planning. You will receive at least 4 weeks’ notice of any rota changes, giving you time to plan while allowing the service to meet changing demands.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for people who genuinely care and want to make a difference.
You’ll ideally have:
- A passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities
- A kind, patient, and empathetic approach
- Strong reliability and communication skills
- A willingness to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
- Previous care experience is helpful, but your attitude and values matter most
Why Join Us?
When you join our team, you’re not just starting a job—you’re joining a service that truly values its staff and the people it supports.
- Be part of a service rated “Excellent” by CIW
- Work within a supportive, experienced, and welcoming team
- Access to full induction and ongoing training and development
- A role where you can make a real difference every day
- Feel valued in a workplace that promotes respect, stability, and teamwork
For an informal discussion please contact Jill Cowdry or Craig Thomas 01554 742555
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Job Description:
033070.pdf – 270KB Opens in a new window
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DBS level:
An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk
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Welsh language level - verbal
Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
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Closing Date:
04/08/2026, 23:55
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The Rewards
We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.
Competitive salary
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
Access to staff health and wellbeing support
Personal development and career progression
Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
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Additional Information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email:
[email protected] or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
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